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Plated Birria Tacos
Authentic Mexican tacos filled with slow-cooked spiced beef

Beef Birria Tacos with Consomé

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
This is the beef version of Birria (Birria de Res). The secret is the same as with lamb: meat cooked for hours in its own spiced steam and juices until it falls apart. The dipping experience (dipping taco) turns this meal into a communal event.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 4 hrs
⌛ Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 780 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Strainer (optional, for smooth broth)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Seed dried chiles and soak in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with tomatoes, onion, garlic, vinegar, and spices into a smooth paste.

Tip: Vinegar helps break down meat fibers during marinating. [Acid effect]
2 ✓

Cut beef into large chunks, salt well, and rub with the paste. Let sit for 2 hours (or overnight).

Tip: Beef shank is full of collagen which needs time but results in juicy, sticky meat.
3 ✓

Sear meat in a large pot with a little oil for 5 minutes, then cover with water. Simmer covered on low heat for 3-4 hours.

Tip: Water should gently simmer, not boil, or meat will dry out and become stringy.
4 ✓

Once tender, remove meat and shred. Reserve the thick, fatty broth (consommé).

Tip: The red fat layer on top is 'gold' for frying tortillas.
5 ✓

Dip tortillas in the reserved fat, throw in a skillet. Top with meat, cheese, onion, cilantro. Fold and fry until crispy.

Tip: Serve with leftover broth in a small bowl for dipping.

Recipe FAQ

Sauce is too thin?
Remove meat and boil broth on high heat (reduction) to thicken and intensify flavor.
Can I make it with chicken?
Technically yes, but cooking time is much shorter (max 45 mins) and flavor will be less deep.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef Shank or Chuck Roast
  • 4 whole Dried Guajillo Chiles
  • 2 whole Dried Ancho Chiles
  • 2 whole Dried Pasilla Chiles
  • 2 whole Tomatoes
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 10 whole Corn Tortillas
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 whole Limes
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Oaxaca or Mozzarella)